How To make Veal Scallops with Apricot Citrus Compote

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1/2 c Dried apricots
4 tb Water; boiling
4 tb Orange juice
2 tb Bourbon
1 1/2 ts Orange peel; minced
1/4 ts Ground ginger
2 tb Unsalted butter
12 oz Veal scallops; thin
1 Green onion; minced
Salt & pepper to taste Combine apricots and boiling water in small bowl; let stand 10 minutes. Add orange juice, bourbon, orange peel and ginger; stir to blend. (Can be made 3 hours ahead. Cover; let stand at room temperature.) Melt butter in heavy
skillet over medium-high heat. Season veal with salt and pepper. Add veal to skillet and saute until brown and just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Using tongs, transfer veal to plates. Add apricot mixture to skillet and cook until mixture thickens, scraping up any browned bits, about 1 minute. Mix in green onion. Seasone compote with salt and pepper. Spoon over veal and serve. NOTE: Dried cranberries can be used in place of dried apricots.